Huesmann's Research on the Level of Aggression and Television Viewing

question 72

Multiple Choice

Huesmann's research on the level of aggression and television viewing indicated that

• A) there is no effect of TV viewing on aggression.
• B) there is a direct cause and effect.
• C) aggressive behavior is not linked to television viewing.
• D) the effect is only found in young boys,
• E) those who watch more violent television are more violent as adults.

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